Meet the cast of ITV's Malpractice Season 2

The gripping medical drama Malpractice is set to return to with its highly anticipated second series.

This Sunday, audiences will be plunged back into the intense world of a West Yorkshire hospital embroiled in an unexpected investigation.

The plot thickens when on-call Psychiatric Registrar Dr James Ford faces a harrowing decision between two patients, leading to unforeseen and catastrophic consequences.

A tantalising synopsis reveals: "As the team dig further into the events of that night, what appears to be a series of poor choices by one doctor spreads beyond the psychiatric unit to a hospital seemingly at war with itself.

"With the MIU investigation closing in, can Dr Ford save his already fragile career from a string of apparently damning mistakes? Is Dr Ford a doctor with a God complex or a victim of the institution? And can the MIU uncover the truth of what happened, despite hostility from all sides?"

Here's the cast viewers can expect to see in the second series of the medical drama.

Tom Hughes is set to captivate ITV viewers as he steps into the shoes of Dr James Ford in the enthralling medical series.

Dr James Ford is a dedicated Psychiatric Registrar halfway through his tenure at Queen Mother's University Hospital.

Despite his devotion to patient care, Dr James' personal life is in disarray, and his perceived arrogance puts him at odds with colleagues, sparking frequent clashes, reports Belfast Live.

However, a series of disastrous events unfold when he's caught in a dilemma between attending a routine postnatal check-up for a new mother and dealing with the sectioning of a severely psychotic woman during a hectic on-call shift.

As the MIU is called in to investigate, James is determined to uncover the truth behind the tragedy and vindicate himself. Viewers may recognise the actor from his portrayal of Albert in the historical drama Victoria. He has also appeared in notable productions such as About Time, drama The Game and Red Joan.

Actor Jordan Kouame steps into the shoes of Dr George Adjei in Malpractice. His character is depicted as having a robust moral compass and is now comfortable in his role at the MIU.

In a blossoming relationship, things are beginning to look promising for Dr George as he starts to recover from the trauma that led him to leave clinical practice.

However, his progress is threatened when he encounters a reminder of his past in Oncology.

As the MIU's probe into Dr Ford intensifies, George must confront the harsh realities of the job as the MIU questions who they can trust. Jordan Kouame has featured in productions such as Wolf Hall, Scoop, Dope Girls and Delivery.

Dr Norma Callahan is played by Helen Behan, who returns to the ITV series Malpractice, much to the delight of its viewers.

Norma's character remains as sharp and incisive as ever, but she starts to query the investigation's scope and facts as it unfolds.

Her pursuit of justice leads her to overstep boundaries when she encounters abuses of power, both within and outside her workplace.

A synopsis for Norma's storyline this series states: " As the lines blur between her latest investigation at the MIU and conflict with her daughter at home, Norma will have to question whether her judgment has become clouded in her determination to get to the truth and deliver the justice necessary."

In addition to her role in Malpractice, actress Helen Behan has appeared in notable shows such as This is England '88, Intruder, The Virtues, and Intruder.

Dr Sophia Hernandez, played by Selin Hizli, is a single mother juggling her demanding career as an Obstetrics Registrar at Queen Mother's University Hospital.

To safeguard her own career, she has learned to navigate the rigid system. However, when she becomes entangled in Dr James Ford's investigation, Dr Sophia must discern who she can truly trust.

Outside of the ITV medical drama, Selin may be recognised for her roles in Grantchester, Am I Being Unreasonable?, Land Girls, and

Dr Kate McCallister, portrayed by Zoe Telford, is a Consultant Psychiatrist at Queen Mother's University Hospital, known for her forthright and uncompromising approach.

Juggling the pressures of ward work and NHS bureaucracy, she frequently finds herself at odds with her team.

With the investigation into Dr James Ford bringing her department under scrutiny, Dr Kate is faced with a difficult decision: protect herself, her department or her staff.

Zoe has showcased her acting prowess in productions such as Red Eye, Sherlock, The Lazarus Project and

Malpractice returns on ITV1 at 9pm on Sunday 4th May, with the second episode airing on Monday 5th and the third on Tuesday 6th May with episodes four and five to air the following week.